Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 8 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 90 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Lacetti could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Lacetti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Lacetti engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Lacetti is 5 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Lacetti has 105 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Chevrolet Lacetti uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Lacetti is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Chevrolet Lacetti can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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